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Getting a Transplant soon!!!

I thought I would let you know...

I got the word on Tuesday from my hepatologist…
I will be getting a transplant within the next 2 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, I feel so lucky and grateful.

Of 353 blood type Os waiting for transplant here in SF, I only have 15-20 in front of me! Wow, I felt such relief and happiness when I heard this. Still smilin'.

For me it has been a rough the last 3 years as I have been experiencing complications of decompensated cirrhosis (the cirrhosis nasties), developed liver cancer and have been disabled.

Finally seeing light is at the end of the tunnel I can deal with about anything for for the next few months. As long as my liver cancer doesn't become fatal first (fingers and toes crossed), I am fine with waiting.

I want others who are now hospitalized and sicker than myself, to get their transplants before me. Every week at the hospital I see people suffering so much more than me. Physically and mentally. I hate to see them and their loved ones suffering not knowing if their mother, father, son, daughter will get a liver today or die today. That is so horrible. Beyond words. I know my time is short but my suffering is bearable. For some of my fellow liver transplant patients, that is not the case...

I am very-very-very relieved and HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As baseball great Lou Gehrig said after his diagnosis of ALS.

"... today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth"

Hector, it's been quite a long time since I've been this happy for someone whom I don't even personally know!! You're a special gentleman - so generous.and helpful to us all. I like to think of your countless and priceless contributions as "seed faithfully sown"...and now you're within sight of a well-deserved "harvest".....a new lease on life!! With every good wish -
PD

I don't pop into the forum often, but thrilled to read this great news!!! Very happy for you H, not much longer of a wait now. We're all behind you and cheering on. Best to an may next year be the year of new beginnings, including a new healthy liver :)

God bless you dear Hector. I have learned so much from you. You are invaluable to everyone. I wish for you all the best that life has to offer.
I am 8 most tx and owe so much to you for all of your helpful advice, counsel, support, thank you, thank you. Since my first day here you have been my inspiration.
It has been so hard to see what everyone goes through and even more through your eyes as you see people with ESLD.

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